November 2024 Staff Highlights

Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of November 2024. 

Vicky Coffee, director of foundation initiatives, co-hosted the Mental Health Mixer with Dream Together 2030‘s mental health team on November 14 in Austin. This special event brought together local clinicians, peers with lived experience, faith leaders, and community agency partners to network, make connections, and dream together for a healthier Austin and Central Texas. 

Vicky also spoke at the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference’s (CTAAFSC) quarterly wellness series, the Together We Will Heal Forum, on November 20 in Austin. Focusing on the theme “Celebrating Spaces Where Black Mental Health Thrives”, this session reflected on the 25-year journey of the CTAAFSC in advancing mental health awareness within the Black community. 

Amy Loar, assistant director of the Texas Grants Resource Center, conducted two information sessions. She led an Introduction to Proposal Writing Workshop on November 15 and How to Search for Nonprofit Grant Opportunities on November 19 in Austin. 

Amy also participated for the third year as a member of the review committee for the Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. The awards honor the exemplary service and volunteerism of individuals and organizations making a significant impact in communities across Texas.